Bruce Brackett

This is an engaging tale of a tough and talented woman executive's struggle to lead and shape public relations at AT&T and bring the realties of the outside world into an insulated and male dominated c-suite. In the hands of author Dick Martin the book offers the bonus of a ringside seat to watch the demise of the original AT&T. Martin's candor in describing Marilyn Laurie's life and career are all the more remarkable since he worked with her directly for years and they were personal friends. Fortunately for readers, Martin's insider status sharpened the book's insights without dulling its objectivity. The result is a highly readable biography told in tight prose seasoned with subtle witticisms from the author.